Ed Sheeran addressed recent controversy surrounding his tour before performing in Philadelphia, his first concert since openers and a backing band member exited the run. Ahead of the show, Sheeran read a statement acknowledging the Israel-Palestine conflict while attempting to keep his remarks neutral.
The singer went on to describe the Philadelphia performance as the best show of his career, following what has been a turbulent stretch for the tour amid the personnel departures.
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